Okay, how was it? I know I'm just learning, but I expect myself to pretty much know how to sign those kinds of things (the basic words). As I said in my last blog post, question words are hard to remember and deal with, as they always come after the sentence. Phrases like the ones showed you are extremely simple. One thing I do wish I had though was the opportunity to watch someone sign very slowly, and with words that I have learned.
The thing I do in the beginning is finger spelling, and I did my name. Finger spelling is the first thing I have learned, and I plan on posting another video about it next week. I've gotten much faster at it, and it's very handy if you don't know what a word is- because you can just spell it.
I hope I taught you something this time around! Sign language is awesome and I love learning it!
~Alyssa
I've always wanted to learn sign langage but it looks so complicated! Seeing this, I really want to start again. It's impressive all the words that you've learned in just the span of this time, considering this is probably more than I learned in my first year of spanish...I'm glad that you are enjoying this process!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying this! I'm enjoying my project as well. I've always thought sign language was interesting. It's great to see how much you've learned, and it seems like you're learning this pretty fast! You are progressing well, which is good. Learning a new language is never easy, and I'm sure ASL is no different. Good luck with your project, and I hope you continue to learn quickly.
ReplyDeleteYou're certainly moving ahead fast! I'd imagine learning to talk as well as sign simultaneously would be far more difficult than either independently, but it would be cool if you said the first sentence of your project in such a way. It would certainly get people's attention. Good luck in your endeavors and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteAlyssa, you clearly have learned a huge chunk of information in the time alloted to you so far in this project. I always find sign language so interesting and it seems so complicated. You seem to be learning very fast and already know how to speak in sentences it seems! This is clearly a pretty tough project, but keep working at this and maybe one day you can apply this to a job. Have fun doing this and good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteI remember years and years ago, probably fourth grade, your teacher taught the entire grade how to sign a song. I remember it being really difficult, since we all got the basics down, but neglected the more minute motions. Even though ASL is a more physical language, I think everyone runs into problems like these when they learn a new language. Still, I think you're coming along really well, and with practice you'll be able to sign as fast as you can talk. Good luck, Alyssa!
ReplyDeleteI think it's really awesome that in addition to learning sign language yourself, you've decided to share the learning and teach us some too. Both you and Caroline have made it seem that ASL is a fun and handy thing to learn (signing without others knowing what you're saying -- secret messages muahaha), and I think I might just have to try it myself. Keep going, and thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI think that it's great that you are enjoying learning how to sign! I used to know how to sign the alphabet but since I have not done it in a while I forget how to. I wish that I was going o be able to see your presentation so I would learn how to sign again! I guess I'll just have to keep checking your blog for more updates so I learn what you learn. I didn't really know how to sign verbs and nouns though when I knew how to sign. Seeing your posts has made me want to learn again! I hope you enjoy the rest of your time learning!
ReplyDeleteIt's really interesting to watch you sign! I started copying your movements so I could see what it's like. It seems kind of difficult to have to communicate completely nonverbally. It's definitely a different kind of thinking. In the beginning of the year when we learned about the different intelligences, verbal and spatial were completely separate. But with ASL, you're forced to translate the way you normally communicate into a totally different way of thinking, which must be difficult. Good luck on the rest of your project!
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